Ever since I saw the perpetually stylish Andi B. Good sporting braided pigtails this past March (with a super cute hair bow and a fantastic vintage plaid dress), I've been enamoured with this look, and now wear my hair this way at least once a week.

As my locks are ultra fine and straight as a rod, I need some body and texture to be able to create braids (that have even a snowball's chance of not quickly falling apart in a mess of random sections), so I usually wear my hair this way a day or two after I've done a cold (rag, pin curl, etc) or hot (hot rollers) set. Once the best of the girl has diminished, but my hair still looks clean and has plenty of body to it.

Given how often I've been wearing my hair like this as of late, I'm surprised it took as long as it did to capture me on film with braided pigtails. No matter though, I'm delighted that it finally happened - and on the picturesquely gorgeous Penticton Pier to boot.

This pier (know officially as the Kiwanis Walking Pier) is a beloved local spot, where one is as likely to encounter people dangling a fishing rod off the side as you are to see newly married couples posing for their wedding pictures.

Though as dusk began to sunk in, it wasn't particularly warm on the day these images were captured (theme of the season, let me tell you!), the sunlight was sublime. Soft, creamy and tinged with shimmering bands of buttercup yellow and dusty blue, that jived well with my Freddies jeans and girly carnation pink top.

This was the first time I'd been back to the pier since returning to town, but I can assure you it certainly won't be last - especially during the toasty summer months that lie ahead.

You look very cute. I really want a pair of those jeans but their out of my budget and I don't like to buy clothes on without trying it on.I have fine hair too. However my problem is that it's all uneven so chunks of it work it's way out the braid or victory roll. I really have to spray it down.

oh my goodness you look just adorable!!! :) i just love you braids!!!!!!!! :) it looks perfect with the outfit you are wearing! :) and i just adore that brooch its beautiful!! :) your photos are always so beautiful and you skin always look so flawless :) i just adore you pictures, i cant wait to see more! :)

While I mostly love my hair short, when I do occasionally get glum about its length it's usually because I want to give myself pigtail braids. Back when I worked at summer camp it was my standard hairstyle.

I love your brooch, also--I am a sucker for bird jewelry. And thanks for your last comment--I'm still oh so excited about that photo album! I've been limiting myself to looking at a couple pages at a time, making the initial excavation last longer...so far it hasn't disappointed!

You are always so chic and snazzy! (to borrow one of my dad's words) I don't suppose you'd like to help me through my closet - I could use some snazzing up. I really like the previous post, too, about saving money. Good advice!

Love this outfit! The pink really suits you! I absolutely love to do braids. In fact when I got my hair cut about a month ago, I chided myself for going short enough that I no longer can really do them. It's a summer (and lazy day) staple for me, so I'm anxiously looking forward to when it grows out again long enough to do them. You're reminding me how much I love the look. They're adorable on you!

Hi Jessica, I SO love you in pink!! And that shade is a particularly beautiful one with a bit of coral. The photos are great (Antonio) and I really like all your earrings. I was never so brave so only have two holes on one side. The pigtails are super, too.

Thank you very much, Sean! Freddies are awesome! They're a bit of an investment (especially for those who live outside of the UK), but they are worth every last penny - and then some! Delighted to know that you have a pair now too and hope you'll take lots of what I wore snaps of yourself in them to share with us.

Thank you very, very much for all of your comments, dear gal, I wholeheartedly appreciate them.

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